Prologue Journal – Page 54 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

As many as 76,000 children under five die each year in Europe — WHO

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. https://tass.com/world/1918827

Russia-US dialogue must pave way for disarmament — top Hungarian diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Peter Szijjarto also drew attention to the fact that over the last three years, as the Ukrainian conflict has dragged on, talk about nuclear weapons being used has increased, which is very dangerous in and of itself https://tass.com/world/1918819

World Athletics chief Coe hints at possible return of Russian athletes to int’l stage

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Russian track athletes were barred from international events in March 2022 in view of the developments in Ukraine https://tass.com/sports/1918817

Hong Kong father accused of killing girl ‘is a dangerous man’, court told

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Defendant Lau Kai-ping always punished his daughter by ordering her to face the wall and twist her own ears, mother tells court. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3300110/hong-kong-father-accused-killing-girl-dangerous-man-court-told?utm_source=rss_feed

Russian Thermophysicist Handed 5-Year Suspended Sentence in FSB-Linked Fraud Case

Moscow Times Scientist Oleg Kabov was arrested in October 2022 and accused of defrauding the state of $81,000 during a 2014-2016 research project. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/02/25/russian-thermophysicist-handed-5-year-suspended-sentence-in-fsb-linked-fraud-case-a88159

Serbian film director Kusturica says hopes to be granted Russian citizenship soon

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Emir Kusturica said in December 2024 that he would like to become a Russian citizen, assuming it is not too difficult https://tass.com/society/1918813

Taiwan-Penghu cable fracture did not disrupt service: Telecom provider

Taipei, Feb. 25 (CNA) The severing of a submarine communications cable linking Taiwan’s main island and offshore Penghu County on Tuesday did not affect users, and the telecom link is expected to be repaired by May at the latest, according to the cable’s operator. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202502250025

In Photos: Russians Stage Muted Protests on War’s Third Anniversary

Moscow Times Despite public anti-war statements being forbidden by Russian law, small expressions of dissent could be seen across the country. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/02/25/in-photos-russians-stage-muted-protests-on-wars-third-anniversary-a88160

Pro-Russia rally held near Paris after attack on Russian consulate

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. France’s SOS Donbass head Vincent Perfetti shared photos of the “Russia Is Not Our Enemy and Europe With Russia” banners featuring a bleeding NATO logo https://tass.com/society/1918805

Search resumes for Malaysia Airlines flight 11 years after it went missing

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the decision to reopen the investigation was based on research and data from numerous experts https://tass.com/society/1918795